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Need Star RNC-16 Parts or source

Client just called and needs feed fingers for a Star RNC-16 screw machine. There is 3 in a set. Part #21032060 Any sour...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gunner
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by gunner

Removing air filter on a compressor

I have an intake air filter on a compressor. Got a new one to replace this one. My problem is that I am completely stum...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus25439
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus25439

An inverter problem

I'm in UK and have recently converted my lathe to variable speed by changing the motor to 3ph and installing a Mitsubis...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by binswood
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by binswood

Diamond wheel dressing

The diamond wheels are MD120's 7" dia. 1/2" wide, permanently mounted on the hubs & sent out to the factory for bottom...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by milgil
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by milgil

Mister update

I finally got tired of the cough and went to the Doc. Lets hear it for Whooping cough! Whoop Whoop!. She didn't have an...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam

I know nothing

I am interested in machining and read this ng everyday but... being ingorent about machining, what is the difference bet...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gymntee
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by gymntee

Hurco VFD Max RPM & braking

Got a TECO N3 VFD to power the spindle motor for my old Hurco KMB1. I was using a static phase converter on this machin...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by msmith5242
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by msmith5242

Fracturing HSS end mills

I wrecked two 1/2" two flute center cutting end mills in a row. I"m trying to figure out what happened. A friend gave m...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

DC Voltage of three phase rectifier greater?

I have been trying to make my 10 HP VFD accept single phase input. (it works GREAT with three phase input) It gives me...
31 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus19266
31 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus19266

Great Retirement Gift

I got a good gift today from a coworker, a new McMaster-Carr catalog #115 in the box. Profusive thanks were offered. Pet...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by keillorp135
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by keillorp135

linley jig bore question

Can anyone tell me the spindle thread on a Linley? Specifically the earlier model that uses type LB collets.
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rowe.charles
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by rowe.charles

Collet Repair

A tool grinding machine I purchased on ebay came with a distorted master collet. Two of the "fingers" are bent in about...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ffredd
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by ffredd

old Die Filer

Got it working, but haven't made a follower yet. This must be an early one, the file clamp is inline with the shaft, no...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam

Gearmotor use?

> >I have acquired a gearmotor. I've known of these and seen plenty, but I > >have no idea what this one would be good...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by KB1DAL
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by KB1DAL